TM 5-3805-292-23
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ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING - ENGINE HAS LOW POWER
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WARNING
DO NOT smoke or permit any open flame in area of SSL while you are servicing fuel system. Be sure hose nozzle is
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grounded against filler tube during refueling to prevent static electricity.
DO NOT perform fuel system checks, inspections, or maintenance while smoking or near fire, flames, or sparks. Fuel
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may ignite.
Wear fuel-resistant gloves and eye protection when handling fuels. If exposed to fuel, promptly wash exposed skin and
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change fuel-soaked clothing.
ALWAYS shut down engine before refueling.
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Failure to follow these warnings may result in injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
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WARNING
Particles blown by compressed air are hazardous. DO NOT exceed
Check for water and sediment in
15 psi (103 kPa) nozzle pressure when drying parts with compressed
air. Use a maximum of 30 psi (207 kPa) when cleaning components.
fuel system (TM 5-3805-292-10).
DO NOT direct compressed air against human skin. Make sure air
stream is directed away from user and other personnel in the area. To
prevent injury, user must wear protective goggles or face shield.
Failure to follow this warning may result in injury to personnel.
YES
Disconnect fuel lines (WP 0017) and blow out with
Water or
compressed air. Drain water and sediment from fuel
sediment
tank (WP 0009). Drain (TM 5-3805-292-10) or replace
present?
fuel filter (WP 0041). If water is present in fuel injection
pump, replace fuel injection pump (WP 0044).
NO
Check fuel supply pressure from
Replace fuel pump head
Pressure okay?
NO
fuel pump (WP 0007).
YES
Remove cylinder head and
inspect valve for damage and
proper movement and seating
(WP 0053). Check cylinders and
block for obvious signs of
damage.
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